Fishing Safety: The Policy Implications of Cooperatives and Vessel Improvements

The hearing will address fishing safety issues in the context of cooperatives and vessel improvements, specifically with regards to legislative proposals on the topics of the American Fisheries Act vessel replacement, and the Freezer Longline Pacific Cod Cooperative. Senator Cantwell will preside.

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Testimony

  • Dr. James N. Sanchirico

    Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science and Policy
    University of California-Davis
  • Ms. Leslie Hughes

    Executive Director
    North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association Vessel Safety Program
  • Commander Chris Woodley

    Chief, External Affairs Division
    United States Coast Guard District 13
    Download Testimony (197.40 KB)

Witness Panel 2

  • Mr. John Bundy

    President
    Glacier Fish Company
    Download Testimony (142.65 KB)
  • Mr. Mike Hyde

    Advisor
    American Seafoods Group, L.L.C.
  • Mr. David E. Frulla

    Partner
    Kelley Drye & Warren, L.L.P., representing the Fishing Company of Alaska
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  • Ms. Donna Parker

    Director of Government Relations
    Arctic Storm